Description

A driver’s licence authorises a person to drive a motor vehicle. The licence contains your identification particulars as a qualified driver. To apply for the licence you must be 18 years or older.

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Steps to follow

• Contact your nearest driver’s licence testing centre.
• Complete form DL1 at the driver’s licence testing centre.
• Bring the following:
• • learner’s licence
  • identity document (ID) or passport
  • four black and white ID photos.
• Your fingerprints will be taken on site.
• An eye test will be done on site, before a testing date is booked. (Make a note of the test date that is given to you).
• Pay the prescribed fee.

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Legal framework

(Documents are provided in PDF format. To open PDF documents, you need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 4 or higher installed on your computer.)

National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act 93 of 1996)

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Service standard

The application is processed on the same day and a test date is allocated to you.

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Cost 

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Forms to complete

Form DL1: Application for driving licence DL1, is available at your nearest testing centre.

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Contact details